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Welcome TO THE BOROUGH OF In this brochure we aim to help you plan your special day and guide you through the legal preliminaries.

The offices are open to the public (Monday to Friday) as follows: Ballycastle: 9.30am - 12.30pm : 9.30am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.30pm : 9.30am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.30pm : 9.30am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.30pm Please contact the relevant Registration Office to make an appointment.

Register Offices:

Civil marriages/civil partnership registrations may take place in the Council’s Civic buildings Monday - Friday 9.30 am – 4.00 pm and Saturday 11.00 am – 3.00 pm The Council Civic buildings and contact details are listed below: Sheskburn House, 7 Mary Street, Ballycastle BT54 6QH Phone: 028 2076 2225 • Email: [email protected] Portnagree House, 14 Bayview Road, Ballycastle BT54 6BT Phone: 028 2076 2024 • Email: [email protected] Riada House, 14 Charles Street, Ballymoney BT53 6DZ Ballymoney Town Hall, 1 Townhead Street, Ballymoney BT53 6BE Phone: 028 2766 0200 • Email: [email protected] Limavady Council Offices, 7 Connell Street, Limavady BT49 0HA Phone: 028 7772 2226 • Email: [email protected] Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, 24 Main Street, Limavady BT49 0FJ Phone: 028 7776 0650 • Email: [email protected] Cloonavin, 66 Road, Coleraine BT52 1EY Phone: 028 7034 7034 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Town Hall, Portrush Contact: June McDowell or Lynne Campbell Phone: 028 7034 7034 • Email: [email protected]

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Approved Venues

You may decide you would like to hold your marriage/civil partnership registration in one of the venues approved by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. To book a marriage/civil partnership registration at any of the Approved Venues, contact the proprietor of the premises. You will also need to book the Registrar of that area to officiate.

The current venues approved are as follows: Ballycastle Area: Causeway Hotel, 40 Causeway Road, BT57 8SU Phone: 028 2073 1210 • Email: [email protected]

Corrymeela Centre, 5 Drumaroan Road, Ballycastle BT54 6QU Phone: 028 2076 2626 • Email: [email protected]

Laragh Lodge, 120 Glen Road, Glenariffe, Ballymena BT44 0RG Phone: 028 2175 8221 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Limepark Arts & Cottages, 37 Drones Road, Armoy, Ballymoney BT53 8XJ Phone: 028 2075 1216 • Email: [email protected]

Portnagree House, 14 Bayview Road, Ballycastle BT54 6BT Phone: 028 2076 2024 or 028 2076 2225 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Glens Hotel, 6 Coast Road, BT44 0RU Phone: 028 2177 2655 • Email: [email protected]

Marine Hotel (Ballycastle) Ltd, 1-3 North Street, Ballycastle BT54 6BN Phone: 028 2076 2222 • Email: [email protected]

*Kilmore Country House, 10 Glasmullan Road, Glenariffe, Ballymena BT44 0QZ Phone: 028 2177 1356 • Email: [email protected]

*The Manor House, , Ballycastle BT54 6RT Phone: 028 2076 0046 • Email: [email protected]

Ballymoney Area: Lissanoure Castle, 11 Knockahollet Road, , Ballymena BT44 9JP Phone: 028 2764 1132 • Email: [email protected]

Hedges Hotel, 139b Ballinlea Road, Gracehill, Armoy, Ballymoney BT53 8TU Phone: 028 2075 2222 • Email: [email protected]

The Scenic Inn, 38 Fivey Road, Armoy, Ballymoney BT53 8UT Phone: 028 2075 1260 • Email: [email protected]

Gracehill House, 141 Ballinlea Road, Stranocum, Ballymoney BT53 8PX Phone: 028 2075 1209 • Email: [email protected]

*Drumadoon House, 236 Frosses Road, , Ballymena BT44 9PX Phone: 028 2763 8736 • Email: [email protected]

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Limavady Area: Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, 24 Main Street, Limavady BT49 0FJ Phone: 028 7776 0650 or 028 7772 2226 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Roe Park Resort, 40 Drumrane Road, Limavady BT49 9HP Phone: 028 7772 2222 • Email: [email protected]

Drummond Hotel, 481 Clooney Road, Ballykelly, Limavady BT49 9HP Phone: 028 7772 2121 • Email: [email protected]

Drenagh, 15 Dowland Road, Limavady BT49 0HP Phone: 028 7772 2679 • Email: [email protected]

*Ballymaclary House, 573 Sea Coast Road, Limavady BT49 0LG Phone: 028 7775 0953 • Email: [email protected]

Coleraine Area: Portrush Town Hall, Portrush Tel: 028 7034 7034 • Email: [email protected]

Magherabuoy House Hotel, 41 Magheraboy Road, Portrush BT56 8NX Phone: 028 7082 3507 • Email: [email protected]

Bushtown Hotel, 283 Drumcroone Road, Coleraine BT51 3QT Phone: 028 7035 8367 • Email: [email protected]

Lodge Hotel and Travel Stop, Lodge Road, Coleraine BT52 1NF Phone: 028 7034 4848 • Email: [email protected]

Manor House, 69 Bridge Street, , Coleraine BT51 5RR Phone: 028 2954 0205 • Email: [email protected]

Mussenden Temple, Downhill Demesne, , Coleraine Phone: 028 7084 8728 or 028 2073 1582 • Email: [email protected]

Portstewart Golf Club, Strand Head, Portstewart BT55 7PG Phone: 028 7083 2601 • Email: [email protected]

Riverside Theatre, University of , Cromore Road, Coleraine BT52 1SA Phone: 028 7032 4430 • Email: [email protected]

Arcadia, East Strand, Portrush Phone: 07525496968 • Email: [email protected]

Brown Trout Golf and Country Club, 209 Agivey Road, , Coleraine BT51 4AD Phone: 028 7068 8209 Email: [email protected]

*The Old Flax Mill, 26 Mill Lane, Aghadowey, Coleraine BT51 3SX Phone: 07541359535 • Email: [email protected]

*Portrush Atlantic Hotel, 73 Main Street, Portrush BT56 8BN Phone: 028 7082 6100 • Email: [email protected]

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Coleraine Area and Documents to be Produced Ballycastle Area When delivering or posting the marriage notice forms/ *Beaches maintained by Council : civil partnership forms to the Registrar each party must West Bay, Portrush supply the following documents: East Strand, Portrush Whiterocks, Portrush • Your full birth certificate (long version) Strand Downhill Beach • Passport/National Identity Card Castlerock Beach Ballycastle Beach • Original certificate of Divorce Decree Absolute Runkerry Beach Waterfoot Beach • If you are divorced and using your maiden name – Cushendall Beach a Marriage Certificate Salmon Rock Beach, Phone the Registrar of the relevant area • If you have previously formed a civil partnership – a court order of dissolution of the civil partnership *Council Approval Pending • If widowed or surviving civil partner – The Legal Formalities Death Certificate of your former spouse/civil partner. Each party to a proposed marriage/civil partnership If any document is in a language other than English, you registration must complete a Marriage Notice Application must also provide a certified translation into English. Form. These forms can be obtained from any Registration If you are subject to immigration control and resident Office in or you can download them at outside the UK, you will require a marriage or civil part- www.nidirect.gov.uk nership visa to enter the UK for the purpose of marrying Notice of Marriage/Civil Partnership Registration must or forming a civil partnership. be given in the 12 month period prior to the date of the event and not later than 28 days before that date. For advice and guidance, contact the Home Office at It is advisable to have your notice forms with the www.ukvisas.gov.uk Registrar 8 – 10 weeks prior to the marriage/civil partnership registration. All relevant fees must be paid at the time of serving The Marriage / Civil notice. Please contact the registration office regarding fees as they are subject to change. Partnership Schedule If you are planning a religious ceremony you need to The Marriage/Civil Partnership Schedule is a very contact a minister, priest, pastor etc. who has been important document issued only when the Registrar is registered as an Officiant and who has been authorised satisfied there is no legal impediment to the marriage/ by the Registrar General for Northern Ireland. civil partnership. The Officiant must also complete the relevant section of one of the forms to confirm that they are willing to For a religious ceremony the marriage schedule cannot perform the ceremony. be issued more that fourteen days before the marriage and must be collected by either party. After the wedding, the schedule must be returned to the Registrar within three days so that the marriage can be registered. The marriage certificate will then be available on payment of the appropriate fee. For a civil marriage/civil partnership the Registrar will not issue the schedule to you in advance but will ensure that it is available for signing on the day of the ceremony. The Registrar will subsequently register the marriage/civil partnership. The marriage/civil partnership certificate will then be available on payment of the appropriate fee.

CIVIL CEREMONIES Iconic Seafront Location | Exceptional Cuisine | Impeccable Attention to Detail | One Wedding per Day

www.marinehotelballycastle.com | [email protected] | 028 2076 2222 1-3 North Street, Ballycastle, Co. Antrim

Dress Hire BobsSpecialists in Formal & Wedding Hire Let us take the stress away from the big day by designing your wedding flowers.

15 Bushmills Road, Coleraine Established in 1964 by Bob Jefferson, to whom i am greatly indebted. County BT52 2BN We stock mens and boys wedding and formal suits. Large range of waistcoats, ties, cravats,ruche cravats and shoes available. Email: [email protected] Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, half day Thursday. Telephone: 028 7032 6655 02870342920 12 Kingsgate St Coleraine. Unique & Exclusively Yours

Modern luxury in a historic manor house setting

Roe Park Resort, Limavady, Northern Ireland, BT49 9FB +44 (0)28 7772 2222 [email protected] www.RoeParkResort.com

“We do!” Civil wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions and evening parties.

Our 19th century gentleman’s residence paired with the natural beauty of Portrush and Northern Ireland’s north coast creates the perfect location for a memorable wedding reception.

With an incredible backdrop including beaches, historic temples, cliff tops and gardens you’re only ever a matter of minutes away from the perfect wedding photo while we focus on providing the best food and service possible back at the hotel.

Magherabuoy House Hotel, 41 Magheraboy Road, Portrush, Co. Antrim BT56 8NX Tel: 028 7082 3507 Web: www.magherabuoy.co.uk Weddings at , Downhill Demesne

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Intimate surroundings and breath-taking views for your special day

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Iris Edgar Farmhouse Cuisine ~~~ Catering and Outside Catering Suppliers

254 Lisnahuncheon Road, BT44 8RB Tel: 02829 571 209 or 07857 966 482 Email: [email protected] Say ‘Yes’ to your dress at Ultimate Dresses!

The spacious 2000sq ft boutique, conveniently located in , serves brides from all over Ireland. Ultimate Dresses offers every bride a personal and comprehensive service from wedding dresses, to bridesmaids, shoes to jewellery and and not forgetting veils to underwear for that very special occasion. From the moment you enter the store you can expect a warm welcome. The friendly, fully trained and experienced staff will ensure your visit is memorable and stress free, exactly what the day you choose your perfect wedding dress should be. Viewings at our bridal boutique are by appointment only offering each bride a private and personal consultation in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We are open late every week day evening to ensure all brides can have an opportunity to experience what we have to offer. We currently stock established bridal labels such as: ~ Justin Alexander ~ Sincerity ~ Allure ~ Allure Couture ~ Jasmine Couture ~ Lou Lou ~ Lillian West ~ Willowby

414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, Londonderry BT47 4NQ Tel: 028777 41828 Email: [email protected] www.ultimatedresses.co.uk Promises exchanged in a place of peace

Corrymeela is Ireland’s oldest Peace and Reconciliation community. Standing in the Christian tradition, our beliefs and doubts are deep, our politics are broad.

If you wish to celebrate your wedding or civil partnership at our beautiful north coast site, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome all people of good will seeking to exchange promises. Whether you’re an old friend or you’re up for becoming one, Corrymeela is a safe place to celebrate with friends and family.

Read more about our wedding packages online: corrymeela.org/weddings Contact Oona 02820761739 [email protected]

The Arcadia, Portrush

The Arcadia, East Strand, Portrush Telephone: 075 254 96968 Facebook: arcadia Portrush www.arcadiaportrush.co.uk COME & BROWSE one of the LARGEST COLLECTIONS of DIAMOND RINGS in Northern Ireland this Saturday. Please contact the relevant registration office to make an appointment

Sheskburn House, 7 Mary Street, Ballycastle BT54 6QH Phone: 028 2076 2225 Email: [email protected]

Riada House, 14 Charles Street, Ballymoney BT53 6DZ Phone: 028 2766 0200 Email: [email protected]

Limavady Council Offices, 7 Connell Street, Limavady BT49 0HA Phone: 028 7772 2226 Email: [email protected]

Cloonavin, 66 Portstewart Road, Coleraine BT52 1EY Phone: 028 7034 7034 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

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